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Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:47:50 +0000en-GBhourly1Exclusive flights from Teesside Airport to Iceland!https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/exclusive-flights-from-teesside-airport-to-iceland/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/exclusive-flights-from-teesside-airport-to-iceland/#respondMon, 03 Sep 2018 12:52:50 +0000https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/?p=864Direct passenger flights to North Iceland have been implemented from Teesside Airport to begin within the next few months, in what the airline claims is a UK first. Provided by short-break specialists, ‘Super Break’, the new flight additions have recently been released as three “bucket list” epic Arctic experiences. Prepare to be whisked away from…

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in what the airline claims is a UK first. Provided by short-break specialists, ‘Super Break’, the new flight additions have recently been released as three “bucket list” epic Arctic experiences. Prepare to be whisked away from Durham Tees Valley to Akureyri, North Iceland which has “previously been unreachable” – direct from UK airports. The new flights are set to begin from February 2019, with prices starting from £839 per person.

The major selling point of the flights is the ability for passengers to “genuinely go off the beaten track” with an with a 4 night luxury stay in a 5 star environment. Special features include; brewery tours, tastings and a visit to a local farm to try fresh dishes for an “indulgent escape”, as well as a chance to “get closer to nature” with a wilderness escape including visits to the Myvatn Nature Baths and Sigurgeirs Bird Museum. The final, and maybe most mouth-watering of all is the opportunity for passengers to “take Northern Iceland at their own pace” with self-drive breaks providing car hire and unlimited mileage.

Chris Hagan from Super Break added: “We’re thrilled to announce our expanded programme of getaways so that more people than ever before can experience the magical destination that is North Iceland.
“Akureyri is an amazing destination and we take pride in offering the very best bucket list activities for holidaymakers across the UK to experience on this trip of a lifetime.”
An opportunity with such unmissable activities seem like a must-book, right?

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]]>https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/exclusive-flights-from-teesside-airport-to-iceland/feed/06 Moments in Time: People Making Teesside Airport Historyhttps://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/6-moments-teesside-airport-history/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/6-moments-teesside-airport-history/#respondWed, 31 Jan 2018 12:45:08 +0000https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/?p=743We all know it’s the people that make history happen. Here are six top moments you didn’t know happened in Durham Tees Valley Airport history (MME). #6: The Red Arrows The Teesside Airshow may not be running this year, but the Red Arrows surely have made an impression in previous shows! They’re famous for their…

We all know it’s the people that make history happen. Here are six top moments you didn’t know happened in Durham Tees Valley Airport history (MME).

#6: The Red Arrows

The Teesside Airshow may not be running this year, but the Red Arrows surely have made an impression in previous shows!

They’re famous for their bright red RAF Hawk jets, rainbow contrails and daring displays. You may have caught them at other national shows like the Bournemouth Air Show and the Sunderland International Airshow.

What you may not know, is that these are still active servicemen and women flying these planes. The RAF refers to the “reds” as the “public face of the service… representing the speed, agility and precision of the RAF”. The Red Arrows are made of 10 pilots and a commanding officer – imagine perfoming loops while keeping an eye on your 10 other colleagues! It’s not for the faint-hearted!

#5: Footballer’s paradise, 1969

Here’s three of some of the most famous footballers from the 70s enjoying a cuppa in the airport canteen.

Far left is Alan Foggon. Born in West Pelton, County Durham, Foggon enjoyed a long career, playing for Sunderland, Cardiff, Middlesbrough and Newcastle clubs.

John Hope was the goalkeeper for Newcastle United, alongside Foggon, in the late 60s, early 70s.

Finally John Craggs on the right, both in Flint Hill, County Durham, played for Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Darlington Clubs between 1966 to 1985.

It’s likely this photo was taken when Newcastle were travelling to Budapest for the Fairs Cup. Although the Fairs Cup no longer exists, it was Newcastle’s first European Competition and they won 6-2 against Újpest FC.

#4: The French President comes to stay, 2000

Here’s a photo of former French President, Jaques Chirac, meeting Tony Blair in 2000. At the time, Blair was Prime Minister and served the constituency of Sedgefield in County Durham, just down the road.

2000 wasn’t the only year Blair visited Durham Tees Valley. In 1997, the year of Blair’s landslide victory for the labour party, Blair visited Durham Tees Valley Airport to unveil a new terminal building.

#3: Muhammad Ali came over, 1977

Muhammad Ali is best known as a world famous boxer and political activist. His debut to the professional boxing ring was in 1960 and went on to become 3 time World Heavyweight Champion.

Here he is, arriving in Durham Tees Valley Airport in 1977 with the family. The visit was to help promote and raise money the South Shields Boxing Club in Newcastle. Thousands turned out for a very special guest and toured County Durham to meet local fighter Reg Long, retired English amateur Bruce Wells as well as his avid fans.

#2: Princess Margareth of Sweden in 1966

In 1966, Teesside went from being a military and pilot training centre to a hub of international passengers. The new passenger terminal was built in the early 60s and Teesside International was born. It wasn’t until 2004, that the airport renamed itself “Durham Teesside Airport” as we know today.

Princess Margareth of Sweeden, who was living near Oxford with her family at the time, visited Teesside Airport to help promote and announce their new terminal building.

#1: Flight Officer Andrew Mynarski, 1944

Here’s something you probably didn’t know about Durham Tees Valley Airport history! “Teesside Airport” has a huge military past and perhaps the most famous wartime figure is Andrew Mynarski. Although born in Canada, he worked with the No. 419 Squadron RCAF based at Middleton St George, better known today as Teesside Airport.

When operating a Lancaster Bomber in 1944, his crew were attacked by a JU-88 Nightfighter. He turned away from an open escape hatch to save a fellow pilot but later died from burn injuries. Based on the surviving pilot’s testimony, Mynarski was awarded a posthumous Victorian Cross and his legacy lives on at Teesside Airport.

]]>https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/6-moments-teesside-airport-history/feed/0Durham Tees Valley Airport new potential ownerhttps://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/durham-tees-valley-airport-new-owner/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/durham-tees-valley-airport-new-owner/#respondFri, 10 Mar 2017 11:19:48 +0000https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/?p=585Durham Tees Valley Airport new potential owner is a candidate for their first mayor, after showing intentions to buy the airport. The Conservative candidate, Ben Houchen, says that the £15 million annual mayor budget will help him to fund his purchase of the airport back into public ownership. Mr Houchen said: “For too long, Teesside…

Durham Tees Valley Airport new potential owner is a candidate for their first mayor, after showing intentions to buy the airport. The Conservative candidate, Ben Houchen, says that the £15 million annual mayor budget will help him to fund his purchase of the airport back into public ownership.

Mr Houchen said: “For too long, Teesside Airport has been allowed to decline. Fresh thinking is needed, and a pragmatic and practical approach needs to start by acquiring the airport in order to give it new leadership.”

Currently, the airport is owned by Peel Airport who possess 89% while the rest of the ownership is held by the Tees Valley council.

This could mean great news for the airport given that passenger numbers have been in decline recently. An astonishing 860,000 passengers have been lost from 2006 when the number of travellers stood at around 1 million. 2015’s figures showed a meer 140,000 passengers use the facilities. Hopefully the change of hands will generate some more interest!

The first responsibility for the new mayor will be to increase economic regeneration. Mr Houchen, who is the Conservative leader on Stockton council, said:

“The new devolution deal gives a large annual cash sum to the mayor, which can also be used for additional borrowing.

“There are many calls on these resources, but a rejuvenated airport needs to be one of the top transport priorities.”

A group was even set up in 2015 called “Save Teesside Airport” after the plight of the airport caused such a huge concern to the area and its local economy. Peel airport’s current plan to increase numbers focuses on expanding facilities at the airports while also building more houses in the local area. This is also combined with the added efforts to reinstate routes from the airport. Regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam, as well as Aberdeen by 2030.

Mr Houchen said: “The current airport owners have their own ideas for development on the site but our local authorities have lost interest in forcing through a change in the decline of air services.”

Let’s hope that the new changes bring a positive change to the airport!

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]]>https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/durham-tees-valley-airport-new-owner/feed/0Durham Tees Airport to benefit from expansion.https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/durham-tees-expansion-benefit/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/durham-tees-expansion-benefit/#respondWed, 02 Nov 2016 11:15:22 +0000https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/?p=528The go ahead for the third runway isn’t just good news for Heathrow; the planned expansion will act as a positive influence on Durham Tees Valley Airport too as it promises to connect it with other key international hubs. The intention from MPs is to also keep pressure on Heathrow to ensure Teesside benefit too.…

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As Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary announced the government’s active backing of Heathrow’s third runway last week, new flight routes between the Durham Tees Valley and the London based airport are likely to be instated, a complimentary addition to the well established connections DTV already has with Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
A prediction from the Department for Transport claims that 260,000 extra passengers will use the route between Durham Tees Valley and Heathrow by 2040 thanks to expansion plans, 100,000 of which will be taking further long haul flights.
Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson said: “This is excellent news. It’s something that we have been campaigning for, for a long time.

“I always knew it was down to capacity at Heathrow.

“And that’s why we’ve always wanted to see a third Heathrow runway.
“We need that inter-connectivity so we can get the region connected to all the international hubs.”

Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham called for Heathrow Airport to make it clear how they will deliver connectivity with the rest of the country.
He said: “Now that this decision has been taken, the people behind the Heathrow bid need to make good their commitment to the Regions across our country – and ensure that our airports, including those like Durham Tees Valley which lost its connection to London many years ago, are very much part of the plan and delivery.

“Every year since I have been elected to Parliament there have been major infrastructure projects announced and some delivered with the major benefits being derived by people, businesses and industry in the South and South East with the north of the country left detached.

“Heathrow must make clear how it will deliver the connectivity they say they can with the new runway so that all parts of the country derive benefits from this multi-billion pound investment.”

Heathrow’s new runway will encourage more daily flights to up and coming markets such as Asia and South America while also facilitating more domestic flights between Heathrow and other larger airports.

The third runway is anticipated to provide up to £61 billion in benefits to passengers and the global economy over the next 60 years.

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]]>https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/durham-tees-expansion-benefit/feed/0Red Arrows display set to wow at Durham Tees Valley airporthttps://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/red-arrows-display/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/red-arrows-display/#respondTue, 15 Mar 2016 16:35:52 +0000https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/?p=399There was a huge amount of disappointment last year when Skylive was postponed in the wake of the tragic events at Shoreham Airshow. However, fear not; the airshow taking place at Durham Tees Valley airport has been rearranged for 28th May this year. Not only is the airshow returning, but it’s coming back bigger and…

]]>There was a huge amount of disappointment last year when Skylive was postponed in the wake of the tragic events at Shoreham Airshow. However, fear not; the airshow taking place at Durham Tees Valley airport has been rearranged for 28th May this year. Not only is the airshow returning, but it’s coming back bigger and better than ever. Headlining the event will be none other than the Red Arrows, who will also be available on the ground to greet the public.

Joining the Red Arrows display will be three of the most prestigious RAF shows, including the Falcons parachute display team. The event organisers have been working very hard to make this event one to remember and it is very special to the airport in general. They told Gazette live: “Given the airport’s history as an important air base during World War Two, it is particularly significant that the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be taking part.”

With thousands of spectators already set to attend the event and further attractions still to be announced, it looks as if this event is not going to be one to miss! Tickets for 5-15 year olds start at just £5.50 for the entire day, so make sure you have a look at the Skylive website for all the details.

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https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/spain-is-top-in-the-northeast/#respondSun, 15 May 2011 13:47:10 +0000http://dev.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/2011/05/15/spain-is-top-in-the-northeast/Spain, including the Balearic and Canary islands, is the most popular flight destination for travellers in the northeast of England, according to local newspaper, the Sunday Sun. The news means that the growing popularity of resorts in Turkey and Eastern Europe is not affecting the sale of tickets on more traditional routes, such as Alicante,…

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Spain, including the Balearic and Canary islands, is the most popular flight destination for travellers in the northeast of England, according to local newspaper, the Sunday Sun. The news means that the growing popularity of resorts in Turkey and Eastern Europe is not affecting the sale of tickets on more traditional routes, such as Alicante, Tenerife, or Palma de Mallorca.

However, the statistics, which were obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority, indicate that Amsterdam, not Spain, was the most travelled-to destination in 2010. The Sunday Sun, while acknowledging Amsterdam’s popularity, did not reserve many column inches for the Dutch city. “We’ve discounted Amsterdam”, explained Coreena Ford, journalist at the Sunday Sun, “because around 75% (of people) who journey to Schiphol Airport don’t stay long”.

Schiphol, with its six runways, offers routes to many global destinations, including Hong Kong, Adelaide in Australia, Washington in the USA, and even the village of Alluitsup Paa in Greenland. The airport is particularly important for people in the northeast, as resident airline, KLM, recently expanded its schedules to include extra flights between Durham and Amsterdam Schiphol.

Alicante in southeastern Spain received 35,346 holidaymakers from Durham Tees Valley during 2010, making it the second most popular destination after Amsterdam. Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, was 445% more popular in 2010 than during the previous year, while the number of people choosing Palma for their holiday fell by 32% over the figures for 2009.

Robin Tudor, PR chief at Peel Airports, said that Mediterranean resorts are “always popular”. Around 750,000 people travelled to Spain from Newcastle and Durham airports in 2010.

]]>https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/spain-is-top-in-the-northeast/feed/0KLM adds homeland flightshttps://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/klm-adds-homeland-flights/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/klm-adds-homeland-flights/#respondThu, 05 May 2011 11:30:09 +0000http://dev.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/2011/05/05/klm-adds-homeland-flights/Throughout summer 2011, KLM, one of the largest carriers in the world, will operate three flights a day from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in Holland. The route, which has been described as a “major benefit” to northeast business, is being sold on the strength of Schiphol’s links to long-haul destinations, such…

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Throughout summer 2011, KLM, one of the largest carriers in the world, will operate three flights a day from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in Holland. The route, which has been described as a “major benefit” to northeast business, is being sold on the strength of Schiphol’s links to long-haul destinations, such as New York in the US, Frankfurt in Germany, and Hong Kong in China.

Durham, now one of the smallest hubs in the country, following a prolonged passenger exodus, has engineered a remarkable recovery, from an airport that could lose 63,000 customers in just 12 months, to one that can compete with its rival, Newcastle Airport. The Darlington hub increased customer numbers by almost 50% in January, and 24% in February, when compared to the same months in 2010, effectively ending a five-year run of bad luck. Whether the rise is sustainable has yet to be seen, but KLM’s recent expansion will be seen as a much-needed vote of confidence in the airport’s future.

Mike Morton, chief at Durham Airport, explained the attraction of KLM’s route from the northeast to Amsterdam Schiphol, “We know that the business community sees Amsterdam as the first choice for access to the worldwide flights network”. Durham’s website claims that a link to Schiphol is “vital” for local companies, such as Casper Shipping, who have interests in Asian and North American markets.

KLM’s new summer schedule includes a flight to Schiphol at 06.15, allowing tourists and executives to enjoy day trips to the Dutch capital. Later connections depart at 09.20, and then four hours later, at 13.45. KLM’s blue and white planes return to the northeast at 08.40, 13.05 and 22.05,

Henri Hourcade, UK chief at Air France-KLM, said that the airline “very much values” passengers from Durham.

]]>https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/klm-adds-homeland-flights/feed/0Passenger numbers in freefallhttps://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/passenger-numbers-in-freefall/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/passenger-numbers-in-freefall/#respondTue, 08 Feb 2011 17:12:34 +0000http://dev.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/2011/02/08/passenger-numbers-in-freefall/Whilst several UK airports defied the odds (and volcanic activity) to post growth in 2010, a far greater number succumbed to snowfall and the recession, and ended the year in a disappointing slump. However, few airports can claim to have suffered as much as Durham Tees Valley. The Darlington hub has lost almost 700,000 passengers…

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Whilst several UK airports defied the odds (and volcanic activity) to post growth in 2010, a far greater number succumbed to snowfall and the recession, and ended the year in a disappointing slump. However, few airports can claim to have suffered as much as Durham Tees Valley. The Darlington hub has lost almost 700,000 passengers since 2006, including 63,000 in 2010 alone.

In terms of passenger numbers, Durham Tees Valley is now languishing in the doldrums, surrounded by ‘island and highland’ airports, such as St. Mary’s on the Isle of Scilly, Scatsta in the Shetlands, and Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands. The hub’s closest rival on the UK mainland is Blackpool Airport, which endured a 15% plunge in passenger numbers in 2010, compared to 22% at Durham.

Durham is dangerously close to undoing everything that bosses have worked for over the past 35 years. The loss of a further 13,000 customers in 2011 would return passenger numbers to levels unseen since 1975, when the airport was known by its original moniker, Teesside International Airport. Back then, traffic figures were buoyed by a BMI route to Heathrow. The route was pulled in 2009, however, forty years after it originally began.

The recent collapse of Flyglobespan and tour operator, Goldtrail, caused significant problems for Durham, but the departure of bmibaby in 2006, Wizz Air in 2008, and Ryanair in 2011, sent the airport’s debts into a spiral. The poorly received Passenger Facility Fee, essentially, a £6 levy for ‘permission’ to pass through airport security, was the inevitable consequence of Durham’s terminal lack of popularity, and a desperate bid to raise an extra £500,000 for new developments.

Despite the grim outlook, officials at Durham Airport remain cautiously optimistic about the hub’s future. Expansions from Thomson Airways and Atlantic Holidays will add extra routes to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, and the Portuguese archipelago, Madeira. The uptake of tickets on routes hosted by Turkish holiday firm, Holidays 4U, are also said to have "improved" in recent months.

Local Tory MP, James Wharton, noted that "good transport links," including Durham Airport, are "vital," if the northeast economy is to recover from the recession.

]]>https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/passenger-numbers-in-freefall/feed/0Desperate Durham adds £6 levyhttps://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/desperate-durham-adds-6-levy/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/desperate-durham-adds-6-levy/#respondThu, 21 Oct 2010 15:02:42 +0000http://dev.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/2010/10/21/desperate-durham-adds-6-levy/From November 15 2010, visitors passing through security at Durham Tees Valley Airport will be charged for the privilege. Durham, the eighth smallest airport in the UK by total passenger numbers, is operated by Peel Airports Ltd., which is in turn owned by two partners, The Peel Group and Vancouver Airport Services (VAS). The Passenger…

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From November 15 2010, visitors passing through security at Durham Tees Valley Airport will be charged for the privilege.

Durham, the eighth smallest airport in the UK by total passenger numbers, is operated by Peel Airports Ltd., which is in turn owned by two partners, The Peel Group and Vancouver Airport Services (VAS).

The Passenger Facility Fee (PFF) is a moneymaking ploy designed to shore up Durham’s finances over the difficult winter season.

Local newspaper GazetteLive claims that the north-eastern airport has lost more than 30% of its annual passengers, and is now “battling for survival” against its rival, Newcastle International.

The increasing number of routes available from Manchester and Edinburgh must also be having an effect on Durham’s fortunes, as many holidaymakers are prepared to travel long distances to find a cheap flight.

Adults will be charged £6 when the PFF comes into effect, whilst children from 3-15 years old will have to part with £3.

Given Durham’s flagging popularity, the scheme’s success hinges entirely on the loyalty of regular customers, as the plan can only make the airport look unattractive to people who traditionally fly from Newcastle.

However, local councillors believe that Durham’s ‘loyal’ travellers will flee like rats from a sinking ship when the PFF is introduced.

Responding to the scheme’s critics, the CEO of Peel Airports, Craig Richmond, said “No one likes being asked to pay money, but I hope the whole community will recognise that it is something we have to do if the airport is able to move forward.”

Peel is attempting to set up new contracts with its partner VAS in a bid to lure new business to Durham Tees Valley. GazetteLive cites the example of new routes to airports in Cyprus, which could be facilitated by VAS’s existing presence on the island.

Whilst the PFF might seem like a novel way of extracting money from travellers’ wallets, the scheme is not a new one, having been championed by Norwich, Blackpool and Newquay airports in recent years.

Durham could make a tidy £500,000 a year from the PFF if the airport can convince local residents to support their local airport rather than going wherever the tickets are cheapest.

]]>https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/desperate-durham-adds-6-levy/feed/0Durham wins ‘landmark case’https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/durham-wins-landmark-case/
https://www.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/news/durham-wins-landmark-case/#respondMon, 17 May 2010 13:53:35 +0000http://dev.teesside-airport-guide.co.uk/2010/05/17/durham-wins-landmark-case/Durham Tees Valley Airport stands to recover millions of pounds in lost revenue, after defeating budget airline, BMIbaby, in a landmark legal battle. The carrier pulled its planes out of Durham in 2006, costing the airport ‘huge sums’ in retail profits and landing fees, and breaching a service contract with current owner, Peel Airports. The…

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Durham Tees Valley Airport stands to recover millions of pounds in lost revenue, after defeating budget airline, BMIbaby, in a landmark legal battle. The carrier pulled its planes out of Durham in 2006, costing the airport ‘huge sums’ in retail profits and landing fees, and breaching a service contract with current owner, Peel Airports.

The ruling, which was made at the Appeals Court, entitles Durham to sue BMIbaby for upwards of £11,585,306 – a strange number, but one that reflects the amount of money the airport lost because of BMIbaby’s premature departure. The carrier will also be liable for an additional £1m in legal fees.

Airport bosses lamented the need to sue their former partner, claiming that BMI’s withdrawal was both avoidable and unnecessary, but Hugh Lang, director at Peel Airports, was pleased with the result, ‘Today’s judgment totally vindicates the action we have been pursuing for the last three and a half years. We are very pleased that significant damages are now due to the airport to compensate us for our loss.’ The ruling represents a significant change of direction for the Appeals Court, which had criticised Durham’s ‘vague and uncertain’ contract terms in the past, and dropped all charges against BMIbaby.

The amount of money payable to Durham will now be decided by the High Court in the coming months. BMI intends to challenge the decision.

Durham’s victory should bring some solace to other airports that have been dumped by budget airlines, such as Robin Hood and East Midlands. The two airports were abandoned by Ryanair and EasyJet respectively, late last year.